Write a paragraph predicting the outcome of the secret ballot taken at the end of act 1. Support your prediction with evidence from Act 1.
Write a second paragraph that discusses how you would vote if you were on the jury.
2/12/07
Act II
Identify the major antagonist and explain his position. Cite several (at least 3) that reveal his opposition to Juror 8, the protagonist.
2/16/07
Discussion Questions
Answer the questions below on your Act I & Act II papers. You will turn this in in 15 minutes.
• Which juror do you feel closest represents who you would be in the deliberation room and why?
• Assuming that the boy on trial is guilty, what should his punishment be?
• Why do you think Juror #3 feels so strongly about the guilt of the boy on trial?
• What is the significance of Juror #3’s final comment at the end of Act 2?
• Predict what you think the outcome of the deliberations will be.
Final Discussion Questions
Act III
Bring in two questions, two comments, or two important quotes from the play to share with the class. They also need to find two major turning points in the play that they feel have a significant impact on the verdict of the jury. We will base our discussion on these items tomorrow.
2/9/07
ACT I
2/12/07
Act II
2/16/07
Discussion Questions
Answer the questions below on your Act I & Act II papers. You will turn this in in 15 minutes.
• Which juror do you feel closest represents who you would be in the deliberation room and why?
• Assuming that the boy on trial is guilty, what should his punishment be?
• Why do you think Juror #3 feels so strongly about the guilt of the boy on trial?
• What is the significance of Juror #3’s final comment at the end of Act 2?
• Predict what you think the outcome of the deliberations will be.
Final Discussion Questions
Act III
Bring in two questions, two comments, or two important quotes from the play to share with the class. They also need to find two major turning points in the play that they feel have a significant impact on the verdict of the jury. We will base our discussion on these items tomorrow.